Global Sanctions Governance Specialist - United Arab Emirates

Global Sanctions Governance Specialist

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Employment: Full-time

About Binance

Binance is the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and a leading blockchain ecosystem, trusted by 280+ million users globally. It offers secure, transparent, and innovative digital asset services aimed at expanding financial access worldwide.

Role Overview

A senior-level role within the Sanctions Compliance team, focusing on managing Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) risks related to sanctions and counter-terrorist financing (CTF). This role requires a deep knowledge of regulatory requirements, strong problem-solving skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive compliance frameworks effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compliance monitoring and testing frameworks focused on Sanctions & CTF risks in a second line of defense environment.
• Evaluate and advise on processes for identifying and managing compliance risks linked to Binance’s global activities.
• Provide actionable compliance advice across Binance, balancing risk management with business interests.
• Monitor regulatory and internal developments impacting sanctions compliance worldwide.
• Assess FCC risk profiles for all Binance business units, influencing policies, procedures, and systems.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives to deepen sanctions and CTF expertise internally and across the industry.
• Lead projects ensuring quality deliverables within deadlines and budgets.
• Effectively manage relationships with regulators, auditors, and industry bodies.
• Raise challenges confidently while maintaining professional relationships.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in international compliance or financial crime compliance.
• At least 10 years in a compliance/FCC monitoring and testing role.
• Strong knowledge of banking business processes and compliance frameworks.
• University degree required; certifications such as ACAMS or ACFCS preferred.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and judgment skills.
• Strategic experience in FCC oversight and initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Pragmatic, energetic, with a critical and innovative mindset.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to simplify complex compliance concepts.
• Alignment with Binance’s core values and behavior standards.

Why Join Binance?

• Shape the future with the leading blockchain ecosystem.
• Work with world-class talent in a user-centric, flat organizational structure.
• Autonomy on fast-paced, unique projects in an innovative environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Flexible work-from-home arrangements depending on business needs.